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[[File:Maidens.png|thumb|300px|right|The Maidens attempting to reinforce [[Vaati]]'s seal]] | [[File:Maidens.png|thumb|300px|right|The Maidens attempting to reinforce [[Vaati]]'s seal]] | ||
In {{FSA}}, the maidens are refered to as '''Shrine Maidens''' and are responsible for keeping the powers dormant in the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]] under control. It is they who control the gate to its sacred grounds, preventing anyone from taking the [[Four Sword]] and from freeing [[Vaati]].<ref>{{Cite|These six maidens guard the portal to the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]] to keep it safe. I'm going now to make sure [[Vaati]]'s seal remains strong. Now, the shrine maidens and I must open the portal to the [[Four Sword]]'s resting place. Step back, Link...|[[Princess Zelda]]|FSA}}</ref> The [[ | In {{FSA}}, the maidens are refered to as '''Shrine Maidens''' and are responsible for keeping the powers dormant in the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]] under control. It is they who control the gate to its sacred grounds, preventing anyone from taking the [[Four Sword]] and from freeing [[Vaati]].<ref>{{Cite|These six maidens guard the portal to the [[Four Sword Sanctuary]] to keep it safe. I'm going now to make sure [[Vaati]]'s seal remains strong. Now, the shrine maidens and I must open the portal to the [[Four Sword]]'s resting place. Step back, Link...|[[Princess Zelda]]|FSA}}</ref> The [[Royal Jewels]] that belong in the Four Sword Sanctuary to open [[Tower of Winds|the path]] to the [[Realm of the Heavens]] are left in the care of the [[Knights of Hyrule]], only to be gathered and used through the Shrine Maidens' power if the path were to close.<ref name="GreenMaidenSpeech">{{Cite|You passed through [[Tower of Flames|the flames]] to rescue me! Such bravery. You're just like the [[Knights of Hyrule]]! You've heard of the Knights of Hyrule, of course! They're the pride of the kingdom! They would lay down their lives for honor! In Hyrule, four sacred jewels can open the path to the [[Realm of the Heavens]]. The safety of these jewels has for ages been entrusted to the Knights of Hyrule. And yet, in these dark times, the knights are nowhere to be seen... I cannot hide my fears. ... ... ... Pardon? Master [[Kaepora Gaebora]], you say? Is that so... Well then, we must go to [[Hyrule Castle]]! We must liberate the castle!|Green Maiden|FSA}}</ref> | ||
In ''Four Swords Adventures'', each of the Shrine Maidens has an associated color after which they are titled. When freed, the Shrine Maidens turn into the form of [[Fairy#Fairy Spirits|Fairy Spirits]]. [[Kaepora Gaebora]] returns to guide Link through his quest. There is no mention made of him being the reincarnation of an ancient Sage, but he is both known and respected by the Shrine Maidens.<ref name="GreenMaidenSpeech"/> | In ''Four Swords Adventures'', each of the Shrine Maidens has an associated color after which they are titled. When freed, the Shrine Maidens turn into the form of [[Fairy#Fairy Spirits|Fairy Spirits]]. [[Kaepora Gaebora]] returns to guide Link through his quest. There is no mention made of him being the reincarnation of an ancient Sage, but he is both known and respected by the Shrine Maidens.<ref name="GreenMaidenSpeech"/> | ||
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On a stormy night, Princess Zelda and the Shrine Maidens feared that the reason for those events was that [[Vaati]]'s seal was weakening.<ref>{{Cite|Oh, Link... It's you! Thank goodness you came! The six maidens who guard [[Hyrule]] are gathered here in the [[Hyrule Castle|castle]]. The sky has become so dark and foreboding... I'm worried about the seal that binds the wind sorcerer [[Vaati]].|[[Princess Zelda]]|FSA}}</ref> They summoned Link to the castle so he could protect them while they opened the portal to the Four Sword Sanctuary. When they did however, the portal turned dark and [[Dark Link|Shadow Link]] came from it. Using the confusion his looks caused, he abducted the Shrine Maidens and sealed them in [[crystal]]s strengthened by Vaati's magic in [[dungeon]]s all over Hyrule. This in order for either [[Ganon]] or Vaati to leech power from them<ref>{{Cite|Link! There's a terrible fiend in [[Hyrule Castle]]. He's leeching power from the maidens little by little. Listen well, Link. To rescue the maidens, you must face the fiercest of foes. Keep your wits about you, and be wary!|[[Kaepora Gaebora]]|FSA}}</ref> and to keep the Tower of Winds, where Princess Zelda was held captive, inaccessible. | On a stormy night, Princess Zelda and the Shrine Maidens feared that the reason for those events was that [[Vaati]]'s seal was weakening.<ref>{{Cite|Oh, Link... It's you! Thank goodness you came! The six maidens who guard [[Hyrule]] are gathered here in the [[Hyrule Castle|castle]]. The sky has become so dark and foreboding... I'm worried about the seal that binds the wind sorcerer [[Vaati]].|[[Princess Zelda]]|FSA}}</ref> They summoned Link to the castle so he could protect them while they opened the portal to the Four Sword Sanctuary. When they did however, the portal turned dark and [[Dark Link|Shadow Link]] came from it. Using the confusion his looks caused, he abducted the Shrine Maidens and sealed them in [[crystal]]s strengthened by Vaati's magic in [[dungeon]]s all over Hyrule. This in order for either [[Ganon]] or Vaati to leech power from them<ref>{{Cite|Link! There's a terrible fiend in [[Hyrule Castle]]. He's leeching power from the maidens little by little. Listen well, Link. To rescue the maidens, you must face the fiercest of foes. Keep your wits about you, and be wary!|[[Kaepora Gaebora]]|FSA}}</ref> and to keep the Tower of Winds, where Princess Zelda was held captive, inaccessible. | ||
Not the one to sit back and do nothing, Link entered the portal the Shrine Maidens had created before their capture and drew the Four Sword, thereby accepting the destiny of the Hero and the responsibility to free the Shrine Maidens.<ref>{{Cite|Link... You have accepted the destiny of the Hero... Princess Zelda and the six maidens have been taken by dark forces. However, [[Vaati]]'s magic has robbed the [[Four Sword]] of its power to vanquish darkness. To return the sword to its full strength, find the source of that power: [[Force Gem]]s. Gather Force Gems wherever they lie, and rescue the maidens and Princess Zelda.|[[Kaepora Gaebora]]|FSA}}</ref> Each Shrine Maiden he freed helped him reach another part of Hyrule, usually the part they watched over. They also used their ability to travel in [[Fairy|fairy-form]] to accompany Link from time to time and hand him instructions on how to proceed. Once the sixth Shrine Maiden was freed, the group united their powers to call for Princess Zelda,<ref>{{Cite|We'll work together to find [[Princess Zelda]]! Let our six hearts be one... Now let us call to her!|Shrine Maidens (likely the Purple Maiden)|FSA}}</ref> whom they found out to be held in the Tower of Winds. They urged Link to find the last royal jewel not yet in his possession so that they could summon the tower back to Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|Ah! [[Princess Zelda]]! The [[Tower of Winds]]!! She is trapped in the Tower of Wind, which has now vanished from [[Hyrule]]... Accursed [[Vaati]]! The princess is in danger! Link! Quickly, you must get the last | Not the one to sit back and do nothing, Link entered the portal the Shrine Maidens had created before their capture and drew the Four Sword, thereby accepting the destiny of the Hero and the responsibility to free the Shrine Maidens.<ref>{{Cite|Link... You have accepted the destiny of the Hero... Princess Zelda and the six maidens have been taken by dark forces. However, [[Vaati]]'s magic has robbed the [[Four Sword]] of its power to vanquish darkness. To return the sword to its full strength, find the source of that power: [[Force Gem]]s. Gather Force Gems wherever they lie, and rescue the maidens and Princess Zelda.|[[Kaepora Gaebora]]|FSA}}</ref> Each Shrine Maiden he freed helped him reach another part of Hyrule, usually the part they watched over. They also used their ability to travel in [[Fairy|fairy-form]] to accompany Link from time to time and hand him instructions on how to proceed. Once the sixth Shrine Maiden was freed, the group united their powers to call for Princess Zelda,<ref>{{Cite|We'll work together to find [[Princess Zelda]]! Let our six hearts be one... Now let us call to her!|Shrine Maidens (likely the Purple Maiden)|FSA}}</ref> whom they found out to be held in the Tower of Winds. They urged Link to find the last royal jewel not yet in his possession so that they could summon the tower back to Hyrule.<ref>{{Cite|Ah! [[Princess Zelda]]! The [[Tower of Winds]]!! She is trapped in the Tower of Wind, which has now vanished from [[Hyrule]]... Accursed [[Vaati]]! The princess is in danger! Link! Quickly, you must get the last royal jewel and bring back the tower! You heroes have crossed Hyrule and gathered three of the jewels. There's only one place left to search. [[Frozen Hyrule]], where the power of darkness keeps spring at bay... The last royal jewel must be there! No matter the cost to us, Princess Zelda must be rescued!! Hurry, Link!|Shrine Maidens|FSA}}</ref> The Shrine Maidens then went ahead to the Four Sword Sanctuary to keep it safe from attacks in the time Link would need to get the remaining royal jewel and to prepare for the ceremony.<ref>{{Cite|Link, the [[Tower of Winds]] has vanished. If we enshrine the royal jewels on the [[Four Sword Sanctuary|Four Sword's sacred ground]], the temple may reappear. We'll go on ahead and guard the sacred ground from our foe until you arrive. The power of darkness has halted the flow of time here, and winter lingers on. We must believe in tomorrow and hold true to our hope. May our passion keep our hearts from freezing! Link, you must first seek out the final royal jewel! Then, we will go to the Tower of Winds, where [[Princess Zelda]] awaits.|Shrine Maidens|FSA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite|Link, [[Four Sword Sanctuary|the sacred grounds]] lie within this forest. Preparations are complete. Come, let us proceed.|White Maiden|FSA}}</ref> When Link returned with all four royal jewels, the Shrine Maidens wasted no time on bringing back the Tower of Winds.<ref>{{Cite|Hear me, heavens... Hear me, earth... Heed the light of the royal jewels enshrined [[Four Sword Sanctuary|here]], and restore to us... the [[Tower of Winds]]!!|Shrine Maidens|FSA}}</ref> Link proceeded to rescue Zelda, who promised that she and the Shrine Maidens would prevent the evil Link had been fighting from recovering, but that he had to destroy Vaati to make peace return truly.<ref>{{Cite|Link? It is you, isn't it, Link? I believed you would come to my rescue, and here you are. I knew you would wield the [[Four Sword]] and come... Thanks to your efforts the darkness above ground is thinning. The maidens and I will pray to keep the darkness from recovering its full strength. However, the [[Realm of the Heavens]] is now overflowing with [[Vaati]]'s monsters. The darkness in the Realm of the Heavens must be purged if true peace is to return.|[[Princess Zelda]]|FSA}}</ref> | ||
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====White Maiden==== | ====White Maiden==== | ||
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The '''White Maiden''' is the fourth of the Shrine Maidens to aid the Hero. She is in charge of the [[Forest of Light]], now known as the [[Lost Woods]], and was held captive in [[Hyrule Castle]], guarded by the [[Big Poe (Boss)|Big Poe]].<ref>{{Cite|Link... Thank you. You carry my hopes with you...as well as all of Hyrule's. Wait... is that the | The '''White Maiden''' is the fourth of the Shrine Maidens to aid the Hero. She is in charge of the [[Forest of Light]], now known as the [[Lost Woods]], and was held captive in [[Hyrule Castle]], guarded by the [[Big Poe (Boss)|Big Poe]].<ref>{{Cite|Link... Thank you. You carry my hopes with you...as well as all of Hyrule's. Wait... is that the blue royal jewel you carry? How did you come by it? Is that so? The [[Knights of Hyrule]]... So even the jewels are now... Link, all we can do is put our faith in the light and press on, overcoming each obstacle that confronts us. My [[Lost Woods|forest]] has lost its light. Darkness covers it like a shroud. Link, will you go to the forest? Perhaps you will find some clues there. In the heart of the forest is a [[Temple of Darkness|temple]]. The [[Dark Mirror]] can be found there. Long ago, a [[Dark Tribe|dark tribe]] invaded [[Hyrule]]. They were defeated and imprisoned within the mirror. The tribe's mirror prison was then secreted away and hidden in the forest temple to sever its connection to this world. That Dark Mirror must never fall into the hands of those with evil hearts.|White Maiden|FSA}}</ref> | ||
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